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Beatrice L. Reitz

Beatrice L. Reitz

Apr 5, 2009

Beatrice L. Reitz, 82, died on April 5, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Vero Beach and moved to Fort Pierce in 1981, coming from Philadelphia, PA. She was a secretary for 30 years. She is survived by her brothers, Edward F. Black of Fort Pierce, Raymond J. Black of Fort Pierce, George A. (Patti Jo) Black...

Debra Lynn Tessar

Debra Lynn Tessar

Apr 5, 2009

Debra Lynn Tessar, 54, died April 5, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. Tessar was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1992 coming from Coral Springs, Florida. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sister, Dawn Willson of Essex Junction, Vermont; brother, Donald Willson of Goochland, VA; stepdaughter, Sabrina Tessar of Ft. Pierce, FL; stepson,...

Paul E. Wilson

Paul E. Wilson

Apr 3, 2009

Paul Edward Wilson, 78, died April 3, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Wilson was born in Deland, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 35 years ago coming from Tallahassee, Florida. Paul was employed and retired from NCR Corporation after 45 years and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Jane Wilson...

Angela Sue Denton

Angela Sue Denton

Apr 1, 2009

ANGELA SUE "ANGIE" DENTON Angela Sue "Angie" Denton, 33, of Fort Pierce died Wednesday, April 1 in Paris, Tennessee. Originally born in Clarksville, Tennessee to Raymond and Peggy Sue Denton, she was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce. She attended Orange Avenue Baptist School where she graduated valedictorian of her high school class. While in high school she worked at...

Valdeen Leroy Van Buskirk

Valdeen Leroy Van Buskirk

Mar 30, 2009

Van Van Buskirk, 89, died March 30, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Van Buskirk was born in Avard, Oklahoma and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1972 coming from Topeka, Kansas. He was the owner/operator of a Marine Store and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Grace L. Van Buskirk of Ft. Pierce, FL; sister,...

James E. Merritt

James E. Merritt

Mar 29, 2009

James has been set free; he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2009. He was 67 years old. He was born and raised in Wilmington, NC and has been a resident of Fort Pierce since 1969. He worked at Rent Wear Uniforms for thirty years and was Route Supervisor for most of that...

Julian D. Smith, Sr.

Julian D. Smith, Sr.

Mar 27, 2009

Julian D. Smith Sr., 79, died March 27th at St. Lucie Medical Center in PSL. He was born in Stuart, Fl. and was a life time resident of Fort Pierce. Julian attended Fort Pierce High School and served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant and Radar Instructor. Mr. Smith worked for the F.E.C. Railroad as a Yard Master...

Travis Scott Laskowitz

Travis Scott Laskowitz

Mar 27, 2009

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George Calvin Witmer

George Calvin Witmer

Mar 22, 2009

George Calvin Witmer, 86, died March 22, 2009 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Witmer was born in Hagerstown, Maryland and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2006 coming from Newburgh, New York. He was retired from the US Air force. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Witmer of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Linda Martin of Chazy, NY; step-daughter, Rita...

Mary Joann May

Mary Joann May

Mar 21, 2009

Mary Joann May, 71, died March 21, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ms. May was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1987 from Plymouth, Michigan. Survivors include her daughter, Sheryl Diane Snow of Novi, MI; son, Michael A. May of Plymouth, MI; brother, Lynn Kato; 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William...

Mary Victoria Lapicola

Mary Victoria Lapicola

Mar 20, 2009

Mary V. Lapicola, 92, died March 20, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Lapicola was born in Peoria, Illinois and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1974 coming from Springfield, Illinois. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Elks Club of Ft. Pierce and of the American Legion. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jo Stoker of Reno, NV; son,...

Harry Robert Herr

Harry Robert Herr

Mar 20, 2009

Harry Robert Herr, 55, died March 20, 2009 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mr. Herr was born in Morristown, New Jersey and moved to Port St. Lucie 2 years ago. He was a printer. He was a huge sports fan & especially loved the NY Mets, Rangers and Giants. He loved his family and will be deeply missed. Survivors include...

Charles Richard Emmert

Charles Richard Emmert

Mar 17, 2009

Charles Richard Emmert, 54, died March 17, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Emmert was born in Tucson, Arizona and moved to Ft. Pierce in 2001 coming from Somerville, Ohio. He worked for a citrus company. Survivors include his wife, Patsy C. Emmert of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Hope Chesnut of Ft. Pierce, FL, Rebecca Ferrari of Sebastian, FL and...

Tracy A. Troska

Tracy A. Troska

Mar 17, 2009

Tracy A. Troska, age 33, died on March 17, 2009, in Vero Beach, FL. She moved to this area as a young child, coming from Martin’s Creek, PA. She was a secretary for a masonry company. She is survived by her brother, David A. Troska of Vero Beach, FL. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, March 24th, at...

Daniel Willis

Daniel Willis

Mar 15, 2009

Danny Willis, 50, died March 15, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Willis was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida. He graduated from John Carroll High School in 1976 and attended Ringling Art School in Sarasota, Florida. Danny was an artist who loved the beach & his guitar. Survivors include his sisters, Ann Houk of Sarasota, FL, Kathy Anderson...

Marion K. Rhinesmith

Marion K. Rhinesmith

Mar 14, 2009

MARION K. RHINESMITH Marion K. Rhinesmith, 78, died March 14, 2009, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Marion was born in Glennville, Georgia, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 60 years, coming from Glennville, GA. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an active member of the Indian River Presbyterian Church of Fort Pierce, she...

Mary Helen Ledlow

Mary Helen Ledlow

Mar 13, 2009

Mary Helen Ledlow, age 80, died on March 13, 2009 at Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Potts Creek, VA, and moved to Fort Pierce in 1972, coming from Tifton, GA. Mary was a loving homemaker. She is survived by her sons, James E. Ledlow, of Vero Beach, Michael E. Ledlow of Fort Pierce, Ronald W. Ledlow of Fort...

Joyce Faye Knott

Joyce Faye Knott

Mar 12, 2009

Joyce Faye Knott, 66, died on March 12, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. She was born in Rossville, GA and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1963 coming from McKenzie, TN. Mrs. Knott was a retired cafeteria manager at Lawnwood Elementary School. She was a loving wife and mother and loved her family dearly. She is survived by her husband, of...

Dee Clinton

Dee Clinton

Mar 12, 2009

Dee Clinton, age 87, died on March 12, 2009 in Fort Pierce, FL. Dee was born in Napanoch, NY and moved to Fort Pierce in 1995, coming from Ellenville, NY. Dee is survived by his daughters, Deborah Stack of Ellenville, NY and Constance DeGrazio of Colorado Springs, CO, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. No services are scheduled at this time.

Peter P. Buchko

Peter P. Buchko

Mar 12, 2009

Peter P. Buchko, 61, died March 12, 2009 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Buchko was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971. Peter was of Veteran of the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was retired from the State of Florida. Survivors include his mother, Betty Sackle of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters, Helen and Dolly...

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